John C. Traynor

"Lilacs, " Still-Life Oil Painting

1990

This original painting by Christine Averill-Green features a cool blue and metallic silver palette with a vibrant yellow accent. A blue and white vas...

This large landscape oil painting by John Traynor captures a scene in New England. Cows are visible in front of a long picket fence, with a red barn and house behind the fence and lush green trees on either side and along the hills in the horizon. Fluffy, almost abstracted clouds sit above the hills, with a patch of blue skies shining through toward the top of the image. The painting is 48" x 72", and 58" x 82" framed. It is professionally framed in a classic, antiqued, gold leaf frame. It is signed by the artist in the bottom right-hand corner of the canvas, and is wired and ready to hang. John C. Traynor's painting style is reminiscent of some 19th century painters and the Dutch Masters. He uses his knowledge of light and color to create a certain mood in each of his works. The creation of atmosphere is an important element in Traynor's paintings. Painting outdoors, on location, is a prime source of inspiration and ideas for his landscapes. John travels extensively, painting the landscapes around him. John was born in 1961 and spent his early years in Chester and Mendham, New Jersey. His art studies began at Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey, and from there he furthered his education at Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut. He studied figure painting at the Art Students League of New York, as a merit scholar, with Frank Mason. Traynor continued his studies in Vermont with Mr. Mason on landscape painting, drawing with Carroll N. Jones Jr. of Stowe, Vermont and sculpture with Brother Jerome Cox...

This abstract landscape limited edition print by Ken Elliott depicts a cool, deep violet forest and light yellow-green forest floor, which is contrasted by warm orange accents. Thi...

This abstract landscape limited edition print by Ken Elliott depicts a cool, deep violet forest and light yellow-green forest floor, which is contrasted by warm orange accents. This...

Beautiful mid-century still life of a vase of Marigold flowers next to a bowl of fruit by California artist Mary Seeleg (American, 19th-20th-century). Signed "M. Seeleg" lower right....

Vivid late 1970's floral still-life featuring a colorful bouquet by Doro (American, 20th Century), 1979. Signed and dated "Doro 1979" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 24"H x 18"L.

Charming Mid Century still life of pink, purple, and white petunias in a skillfully rendered translucent glass by listed California artist Helen Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997), c.19...

Vivid oil painting of a seated figure holding a terracotta vase, surrounded by hanging pottery, by August Lenox (American, 1908-1986). Signed "Lenox" ...